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1. is defined as the maximum force that can be exerted by a muscle or muscle group against a resistance ANS muscular strength
2. what type of stretching activates the muscle spindles, specialized receptors in the muscle that monitor muscle length change and the speed of muscle length change? ANS ballistic stretching
3. name the six skill-related components of fitness ANS balance, coordination, speed, power, agility, and reaction time
4. what is the difference between maximal heart rate and heart rate reserve- ANS maximal heart rate is the highest heart rate a person can

achieve. it is measured with a max HR test or estimated with 220- age. Heart rate reserve is your maximal HR minus your resting heart rate.

5. how does compression lower your heart rate in the water? ANS water compress- es all the body systems, including the vascular system, causing a smaller venous load to the heart, reducing heart rate.
6. what is the ACSM (2018) recommended frequency for resistance training?- ANS two to three days/week for each major muscle group
7. define body composition ANS the body's relative percentage of fat as compared to lean tissue (bones, muscles, and organs)
8. list five benefits of regular exercise ANS improves physical appearance, increases functional capacity, heart becomes stronger, strengthens the walls of the blood vessels, improves strength and endurance,
9. when calculating exercise intensity, a popular method is the Karvonen Formula, which is also known as the ANS Heart Rate Reserve method

10. is a subjective method of assessing effort, strain, discomfort, and fatigue experienced during exercise. ANS rating of perceived exertion
11. The skeletal system provides our bodies with support, protection, and . ANS Structure
12. During the cardiac cycle, is the active contraction of the heart muscle and is the relaxation of the heart muscle. ANS Systole, Diastole 13.Which characteristic of muscle allows it to shorten and thicken ANS Contractility 14.The muscle group flexes the leg at the knee. ANS Hamstrings 15.What is a motor neuron ANS Efferent neurons that relay outgoing information from the central nervous system to the muscle cells 16.Describe the valsalva maneuver ANS Holding one's breath while exerting. Creates unequal pressure in the chest, causing blood pressure to drop and decreasing blood flow to

the heart. Resuming normal breathing creates a surge of blood flow to the heart, causing a sharp increase in blood pressure. 17.Name the 5 systems of the body most actively involved in movement and exercise ANS Skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems

18. In a muscle pair, the muscle that is actively contracting is referred to as the , or prime mover ANS Agonist 19.List the three types of muscle tissues in the human body ANS Visceral, cardiac, and skeletal 20.The process by which bones grow in the body is called ANS Ossification
19. states that you train only that part of the system or body that is overloaded ANS Specificity 22.Muscle balance should be considered for the front and back, left and right sides, and parts of the body ANS Upper and Lower 23.Which metabolic system yields the highest amount of ATP for the working muscles? ANS Oxidative system 24.Recovery pertains to two segments of training recovery exercise and recovery an exercise session.

ANS During; after 25.List 5 physical and psychological symptoms that commonly accompany overtraining ANS Reduction in performance and coordination, elevated resting heart rate and blood pressure, loss of appetite, soreness, increased illness or infection, as well as issues with sleep, depression, and a reduced self-esteem 26.Which type of muscle tissue is best suited for endurance activities? ANS slow twitch 27.Concentric and eccentric muscle actions are part of a(n) muscle contraction ANS Isotonic

28. When initiating exercise, the time of inadequate oxygen supply is called ANS Oxygen deficit 29.A given overload must be exceeded in order to see improvements in fitness. This is referred to as ANS Threshold of training
29. Name the three types of muscle actions that skeletal muscle can generate- ANS Isotonic, isometric, isokinetic
30. is moving away from the midline of the body ANS Abduction 32.Flexion and extension are performed primarily in the plane ANS Sagittal 33.In a third-class lever, the is between the and ANS

Effort; Fulcrum; resistance 34.What type of joint is the elbow? ANS Hinge 35.Name the three natural curves of the spine ANS Cervical, thoracic, lumbar 36.The deeper the water in which you are exercising, the more you have to consider the center of ANS Buoyancy 37.List and define at least 6 terms used to identify joint actions ANS Abduction and adduction; elevation and depression; protraction and retraction; pronation and supination; inversion and eversion; hyperextension; medial rotation and lateral rota- tion; circumlocution; tilt

38.Define anatomical position ANS The body is erect, arms by the side, palms facing forward, legs together, feet directed forward. Joints are neutral except for the fore- arms, which are supinated

39. refers to any part in the range of motion of an exercise movement that is facilitated by the forces of gravity or buoyancy or by the proportion of the equipment ANS Assisted movement 40.Movement toward the pool bottom with buoyant equipment is buoyancy resisted and is usually a muscle action ANS Concentric 41.What are three key principles of exercise behavior change? ANS It takes more than goals and will power to change. There are multiple levels of influence on motivation. Finding meaning in exercise and being healthy are important 42.It takes approximately of sustained efforts to turn a new habit into one that will be maintained ANS Six months
40. T/F Helping participants plan and self-monitor can help them stick with exercise, since new exercises often underuse these tools. ANS True 44.With the initiation of an exercise program, the body adapts to the physical challenges in a few weeks; participants can expect to see positive mood and energy benefits within ANS A few days 45.How can you use the psychosocial benefits of exercise to help your par- ticipants sustain their motivation long term?

ANS Help them build an identity as an active participant and understand how being a healthier version of themselves will make a positive impact on their lives outside the water in their roles as parents, employees, or colleagues 46.What are the three strategies for motivating participants for sustained change? ANS Create a task-focused, growth-oriented climate in your work. Use a moti- vational interviewing approach for individual encounters. Before they drop out, help participants identify and proactively address barriers to their exercise goals.

47. The idea of a growth mind-set means to get your participants to focus on rather than on their ability, especially as compared to others ANS Their own effort and improvement 48.What are the three needs within self-determination theory that guide moti- vation? ANS Autonomy (freedom of choice), competence (confidence in skills, improve- ment) and relatedness (meaningful connection to others) 49.Asking participants to make notes of their improvements with exercise and daily activities can help build ANS Competence
48. is a set of counseling questions and techniques that helps partic- ipants who are unmotivated or ambivalent to change ANS Motivational interviewing 51.By adding the element of travel in aquatic choreography, you are increas- ing intensity using the law of ANS Inertia

52.Describe the two ways that the law of acceleration can be used to alter aquatic exercise ANS Pushing harder against the pool bottom to propel the body upward or through the water and pushing harder against the water's resistance with the arms and legs

53. Fri ction between the molecules of a liquid or gas is referred to as ANS - Viscosity 54.Which movement is more intense based on frontal resistance, an alter- nating wide jog traveling forward or an alternating aid jog traveling to the side? ANS An alternating wide jog forward 55.List the three types of inertia that are experienced in water exercise ANS Move- ment of the limbs, movement of the entire body, and movement of the water 56.Would pushing the arms forward while jogging in the water increase or decrease intensity? ANS Increase 57.Will you sink or float if you weigh more than the water you displace? ANS Sink 58.What is the primary force that causes resistance in the aquatic envi- ronment buoyancy, gravity, or the water's viscosity and drag? ANS The water's viscosity and drag 59.Incorporating impeding or assisting arm movements applies which phys- ical law to alter exercise intensity in the water?

ANS Action and reaction 60.List the two important factors to consider when applying the law of inertia in aquatic exercise programing ANS Participant fitness and skill levels; acoustics of the pool environment 61.How is radiation different from convection in relation to heat dissipation during exercise? ANS Radiation is heat loss through vasodilation of surface vessels, and convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of a liquid or gas between areas of different temperatures 62.What are the concerns associated with performing vertical exercise in water 78 degrees Fahrenheit or below? ANS Metabolic rate and heart rate decrease, and the majority of the blood remains near the core of the body to keep the organs warm and functioning. When circulation is reduced to the extremities, these muscles become cold and inflexible, increasing risk of injury. Reduced circulation related to immersion in cold water also limits available oxygen for the muscles in the extremities, which may lead to muscle cramping 63.What is an ideal water temperature range for a typical cardiorespiratory aquatic fitness class? ANS 83 to 86 degreed F 64.What is the recommended water depth range for conducting a shallow-wa- ter aquatic fitness program? ANS A depth of 3.5 to 4.5 feet is considered ideal for most shallow-water programs, but a slightly larger range will accommodate most

adult exercisers comfortability at the recommended water depth of mid-rib cage to mid-chest depth 65.The optimal working space for deep-water exercise is shallow-water exercise ANS Slightly larger than

66. T/F The participant cannot dissipate heat by sweating when exercising in the water. ANS False
67. The general recommendation for indoor pool air temperature is a range of ANS 75 to 85 degrees F 68.List at least three benefits of wearing aquatic shoes during shallow water exercise ANS Shoes protect the skin, traction to change direction, shock absorption, cushioning, and support, weighted resistance for entering or existing the pool 69.The acoustics in pool areas are generally poor. List three ideas that can help reduce instructor voice injury and enhance leadership skills. ANS Instructors can experiment with different teaching locations, learn how to use hand and arm signals and other nonverbal cueing techniques effectively, and use a microphone system 70.Explain why it is generally recommended to exercise at mid-rib cage to mid-chest depth during shallow-water programs ANS This depth reduces impact while still maintaining proper alignment and control of movement and allows for activities that sufficiently train all the major muscle groups against the water's resistance 71.Pendulum, rocking horse and side steps are variations of

which lower body base move? Land on both feet, land repeatedly on one foot, land on alternating feet, none of these ANS Moves that land on alternating feet

72. T/F Arm movements above the head represent a functional range of motion, but are not recommended in a shallow-water exercise class. ANS False 73.what tempo 1-R 2-X 3-L 4-X 5-R 6-X 7-L 8-X ANS Water Tempo 74.Level II movements are considered to be ANS Low impact
73. T/F Power tucks are variations of movements performed in levels I, II, and III that always increase the impact level ANS False 76.Land tempo, sometimes cued as is the same speed of movement used on land. ANS Double time 77.Crossing the arms over the chest while water walking is an example of using the arms in what manner? ANS Neutral arm position 78.You can add variety to arm patterns in 5 basic ways. Which option makes it easier for participants to maintain proper alignment ANS Float the arms on the surface of the water

79. movements are performed in an upright position, and involve impact- ing movements where both feet are off the pool bottom for a brief period of time ANS Level I 80.Plyometrics performed in the water can be referred to as ANS Propelled movements 81.As a(n) your employer (company) is responsible for deducting federal and state required taxes from your payroll and reporting all taxes to the appropriate agencies. ANS Employee
80. provides protection when you are held legally liable for how you ren- dered or failed to render professional services ANS Professional liability insurance
81. T/F Liability is the process of measuring or assessing potential risk and developing strategies to manage that risk ANS False 84.What are the two sets of standards provided by the AEA? ANS AEA's certified Aquatic Fitness Professional Code of Ethics and Conduct and AEA's Standards and Guidelines for Aquatic Fitness Programming
82. T/F As an aquatic fitness instructor, you have all the liability (legal oblig- ations and responsibility) to ensure the safety of all participants ANS True
83. refers to the level of responsibility that one has to protect another from harm under the circumstances. ANS Duty of care

87.A is commonly used in the fitness industry to protect the facility or fitness professional from damages and potential lawsuits. ANS Liability release or waiver of liability 88.Injury reports should be properly filled out and documented for all acci- dents or injuries sustained by any participants or guest. ANS Immediately after an incident

89. T/F When using music purchased from fitness music companies, fitness facilities must still pay appropriate public performance rights licensing fees.- ANS True 90.The is a federal civil rights law that prohibits the exclusion of people with disabilities from everyday activities ANS Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
90. T/F With transitional depth training, participants do not rebound off the pool bottom. However, they may touch the bottom of the pool during some movements. ANS True
91. T/F When compared to land training, deep water training shows higher oxygen consumption for maximal exercise and submax exercise. ANS False 93.Form is not only an important attribute for safety considerations, it also has been found to be a contributing factor in ANS Caloric expenditure

94. T/F Deep water base movements can be categorized as moves that use an alternating foot pattern, and moves that use a repeated single-foot pattern ANS - True
95. is the body's ability to maintain neutral, or near neutral, postural alignment (a stable position) while moving. a. dynamic stabilization b. dynamic training c. suspended stabilization d. vertical alignment ANS Dynamic stabilization
96. T/F In deep water, the core postural muscles play a key role in maintaining balance and correct alignment of the body ANS True 97.A well fitting floatation belt will allow the participant to maintain the head above the water level while ANS In a relaxed, motionless vertical position
97. Which of the following would be considered an asymmetrical move in deep-water exercise? a. deep-water jacks b. moguls c cross-country skis d. jogging ANS moguls
98. T/F Half water tempo moves cannot be performed in deep water because you cannot bounce on the pool bottom ANS False
99. For optimum safety in deep-water exercise, vertical recovery techniques should be discussed and practiced ANS With all participants